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Thursday, April 19, 2007

WISHBONE ASH - Wishbone Ash + Pilgrimage + Argus

Wishbone Ash is the first album by legendary rock band Wishbone Ash. The band's debut album became a reality when they were opening for Deep Purple in early 1970. Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore was jamming during the band's soundcheck when Wishbone guitarist Andy Powell boldly plugged in and began jamming with Blackmore.After the show, Blackmore recommended that MCA Records sign the band. Deep Purple producer Derek Lawrence produced this album, which features elements of blues, folk, progressive rock, and psychedelic improvisation. The album was a success and Wishbone Ash would soon become one of the most popular rock bands of the early 1970s.

Personnel

Martin Turner – bass, vocals

Andy Powell – guitar, vocals

Ted Turner – guitar, vocals

Steve Upton – drums

Tracks

Blind Eye – 3:15

Lady Whiskey – 6:13

Errors Of My Way – 6:56

Queen Of Torture – 3:23

Handy – 11:37

Phoenix – 10:26

Pilgrimage is the second album by Wishbone Ash. The album focuses more on folk and acoustic music as opposed to the blues rock sound that dominated the first album. The album also contains an instrumental jazz workout ("Vas Dis") and a four-part harmony vocal track in the spirit of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young ("Valediction").The album sold well, but the band would reach their creative and commercial peak with their next release.

Tracks

Vas Dis – 4:41

The Pilgrim – 8:30

Jail Bait – 4:41

Alone – 8:20

Lullaby – 2:59

Valediction – 6:17

Where Were You Tomorrow – 10:23

Argus is their third album. It is the most popular Wishbone Ash album and widely considered the greatest. It was named "Album of the Year" in the 1972 year-end issue of Sounds Magazine. The album features a blend of progressive rock, folk, and heavy metal, and is considered a landmark album in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonization later adopted by bands such as Iron Maiden and Umphrey's McGee.With the success of Argus, the band also became one of the most popular live attractions of the day.

Agree with you Gordon! There is a big difference between those 2 albums. However as a teenager I was listening Argus a lot as well. It seams that that were 2 different bands and not the same one. Post Argus for me is not good at all, maybee some tracks from Live Dates I & II.rockanthology